Gentlemen : I'm looking to build a Jib crane for my shop ( 500 lb) but Im looking for some plans / pictures of one to get started. tks

matthew_g

23rd Jan 2012, 01:33 AM

You need to check out Dave J's thread on his build..
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/home-made-jib-crane-photos-113771/

Dave J

23rd Jan 2012, 01:37 AM

Hi,
I built this on below from scrap steel. Evidently the steel came from an old butchers shop roof.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/home-made-jib-crane-photos-113771/

Let me know if I can help out any.

Dave

steran50

23rd Jan 2012, 08:01 AM

HI:),
The same as what mathew g said. Here is some more Plans and or Pictures DIY Jib Crane Plans (http://gizmoplans.com/jib-crane-plans-jib-crane-design) , Jib Crane Plans (http://www.gantry-crane.org/tag/jib-crane-plans/) .